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  • Complete the THESIS statement:     It's important to be a responsible consumer because ...
    3 reasons
  • What's a COUNTERargument for this statement? ->> We should abolish taxes.
    Answers may vary
  • Is the COMMA (,) used CORRECTLY here? ->> First, the students should be in charge of their school projects because they can choose what they like.
    Yes
    No
  • Complete the thesis statement:       We should do our homework because ...
    3 reasons
  • What's a COUNTERargument for this statement? ->>We don't need conservation.
    Answers may vary
  • BONUS: Where does plastic come from?
    Petroleum / oil
  • Complete the thesis statement:       We should save money because ...
    3 reasons
  • Is this a THESIS statement? ->> The school year should not be extended during the summer months because students and teachers need time to relax, spend time with their family, and focus on their extra-curricular activities or hobbies.
    Maybe....?
    No
    Yes
    God knows! Let's pray!
  • Is this a sentence from the INTRODUCTION paragraph or the main BODY? ->> The first reason why the school year should not be extended into the summer months is that students and teachers need to relax and improve their mental health.
    Body
    Introduction
  • What's a counterargument for this statement? ->> Dogs are the best pets.
    Answers may vary
  • Is this a counterargument OR a thesis statement? ->> Others consider that the school year should be extended to incorporate the summer months because students need more time to develop their skills.
    counterargument
    thesis statement
  • Is this a THESIS statement? ->> Actions are more important than words because that's how a person can achieve their goals, accomplish their dreams and build the life they want.
    Maybe.... ?
    God knows! Let's pray!
    No
    Yes
  • Complete the THESIS statement:     You should respect your friends because ...
    3 reasons
  • Complete the THESIS statement:     Eating healthy is important because  ...
    3 reasons
  • Is this a sentence from the main BODY or the CONCLUSION? ->> To sum up, the school year should not be extended into the summer months because students and teachers need to relax, spend time with their families and focus on their hobbies.
    conclusion
    body
  • BONUS: Most t-shirts are made from...
    Cotton
  • What's a counterargument for this statement? ->> We should ban all junk food.
    Answers may vary
  • Complete the THESIS statement:     I have the best English teacher because ...
    3 reasons
  • What is a COUNTERargument?
    A COUNTERARGUMENT is an argument against the original argument.  It's the OPPOSITE or the other opinion/position (what other people think). 
  • Is this a sentence from the INTRODUCTION paragraph or the main BODY? ->> Secondly, the school year should not be extended into the summer months because students and teachers need to spend more time with their families and friends.
    Introduction
    Body
  • Is the COMMA (,) used CORRECTLY here? ->> The students should be in charge of their projects and, they should be allowed to choose their own topics.
    No
    Yes